Her Story
About Carla
Carla Kevern serves as Director of Student Services at Oakridge Public Schools. In this role, she oversees MTSS and special education to provide cohesive support for staff, students, and the community. Her expertise lies in psychology, which informs her leadership, understanding of human learning and development, and approach to systems change. Kevern holds a master's degree in school psychology from Wayne State University along with a graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis. She also earned an organizational behavior management certificate and has completed postdoc classes in neuropsychology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in educational leadership through Western. Kevern is a member of the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, MACE (Michigan Association for Special Education Supervisors), and the Michigan Association for School Administrators. She attributes her success to grit developed through her upbringing and sports.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Carla
01What do you attribute your success to?
I contribute it to the just massive amount of grit that I have. I always say that I can do anything for a short period of time, because all things end. Whether it's stress, it's having to take on a heavy workload for a minute, there's always that in sight. I developed that from my upbringing, a lot of different individuals I've had in my life, just being in sports.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
My advisor in college once told me that after you get an opportunity, never say no, because you never know if it's going to come back. So I always say, let me look into it. I don't always say yes, but I always say let me look into it to see if I can find a way.
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